It may be considered old news in today’s art world, but the “We the Free” girls still can’t get over Benjamin Verdonck’s “The Great Swallow” which consisted of a man, an egg… and a giant nest. This installation by Verdonck is by far one of the most extreme and impressive artistic endeavors I’ve ever seen completed to date. Take a look at these photos and video from the “The Great Swallow” which was installed on the side of theRotterdam Weena Towerin Rotterdam on May 16th- 22nd, 2008. Oh the crazy/ beautiful things people do!

"Nest Rotterdam" installation for Benjamin Verdonck's "The Great Swallow."

Benjamin Verdonck as "The Great Swallow" in a nest he built on the side of a building in Rotterdam.

Areal view of the nest Benjamin Verdonck built on the window of a building for his performance piece "The Great Swallow."

Artist Benjamin Verdonck suspended himself from the nest he built for "The Great Swallow" which gave him the illusion of taking flight.

Faraway view of the "Nest Rotterdam" from May 2008. It was built out of several odd materials like sticks.

To check out Benjamin’s Verdonck’s website soley dedicated to the experience of “The Great Swallow” project check out his website.